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Is AI Helping Your Child Learn or Just Doing the Work?
Is AI supporting your child's learning or replacing it? New research warns of "cognitive offloading" and the risks of an automated classroom feedback loop.
Khan Academy Adds Free Hands-On Science Experiments for Middle and High School
Khan Academy has released free, NGSS-aligned hands-on science activities for middle and high school. Learn how these tools support active student learning.
University AI Tool Sparks Privacy Fears Over Student Data
A professor's unauthorized use of OpenAI for student data highlights privacy risks. Learn how schools handle 'local' vs. cloud AI and what parents can do.
Ed tech experts urge caution on ChatGPT's student data privacy
Experts warn of ChatGPT privacy risks in schools. Learn how new FERPA-compliant tools and FTC actions impact your child's data safety and digital equity.
Coursera launches five new Professional Certificates and expands AI and human skills learning
Coursera launches 5 new AI certificates for 2026. Discover why employers value these applied skills and how students can balance credentials with degrees.
Godfather of AI Praises Alpha School’s AI-Driven Education Model
Geoffrey Hinton, the computer scientist widely known as the “Godfather of AI,” recently offered a surprising endorsement for the future of learning: a private school network that replaces traditional